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Date Published: 06/22/2021
A conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT) may or may not hurt an immigrant, depending on a number of factors set out in the Immigration and Nationality Act: the number of CIMT convictions, the potential and actual sentence, when the person committed or was convicted of the offense,...
Date Published: 12/20/2017
It is important to maintain valid immigration documents. Unfortunately, when unexpected natural disasters such as fires, floods, or earthquakes occur, documents may be destroyed or lost. This can leave you unprotected and vulnerable without a way to travel, verify authorization to work, prove U.S...
Date Published: 12/18/2017
This is a comprehensive (but not exhaustive) list of important laws passed in California in 2017 pertaining to immigrants, spanning the areas of education, housing, employment and worker's rights, healthcare, criminal justice/law enforcement, immigration detention, and gang databases.
Date Published: 12/12/2017
Date Published: 12/11/2017
This resource for child welfare social workers provides updates on immigration policy affecting children and families, discusses how immigration enforcement impacts the child welfare system, describes protections that exist to help keep immigrant families intact, and provides resources for social...
Date Published: 12/11/2017
Families & Immigration: A Practical Guide is an essential tool for practitioners who assist in all aspects of family-sponsored immigration. This resource is designed for everyday practice by new and seasoned immigration attorneys, immigration paralegals, community-based organizations, and...
Date Published: 09/21/2015
In 2014, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) celebrated its 35th anniversary. Together with the immigrant community and its partners, ILRC is battling the unjust immigration policies that further marginalize those who are often overlooked. Our efforts resonate with a deep commitment to help...
Date Published: 12/05/2017
In this issue: Post-DACA Legislation Proposals; The ILRC Covers Ground in D.C.; Legislative Victories: A Cause for Cautious Celebration; The Wall: A Symbol of Inhumanity; The ILRC Helps Support Santa Clara County Immigrant Outreach Day; and much more!
Date Published: 11/28/2017
This webinar will highlight an innovative pro bono model that ensures every immigrant has their full due process rights protected and no person is deported on the basis of an unconstitutional conviction. Led by Rose Cahn from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center and Josh Gresham from Latham &...
Date Published: 12/05/2017
AB 699 is California’s new bill on education equity around immigration and citizenship status. Starting Jan. 1, 2018, AB 699 requires that all local educational agencies in California implement additional protections to ensure that all students, regardless of immigration status or country of birth...
Date Published: 11/15/2017
The recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision, Ramirez v. Brown, provides an opportunity for certain people with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to apply to adjust status. This advisory explains the implications of the Ramirez decision, with examples to illustrate. This advisory is...
Date Published: 11/14/2017
Recent California legislation, SB 29 and AB 103, places a check on the expansion of immigration jail in our state. This infographic provides an overview of these two new bills and explains how they work together to limit the growth of the immigration detention system.
Date Published: 02/01/2018
As teachers are the individuals interacting with students and their families on a daily basis, the following resources may be useful to educators as they work with students, parents, and community members. This packet can help disseminate material learned in trainings to make sure useful resources...
Date Published: 11/14/2017
The attached document is a compilation of resources to help organizations and service providers prepare for immigration enforcement actions.
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This conference is for invited participants only. Partners that are not affiliated with the New Americans Campaign should use this page to pay for the conference registration. If you are unsure whether you are affiliated with the New Americans Campaign, please contact Sarah Letson at sletson [at]...
Date Published: 10/17/2017
This practice advisory provides a summary of five bills introduced by Congress as of October 11, 2017 that would provide relief to recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program that was terminated by the Trump Administration. This advisory summarizes the eligibility...
Date Published: 10/09/2017
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center created this new, comprehensive guide about Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other background checks in order to provide practitioners with a one-stop guide for information about why, when, where, and how to file background checks in immigration...
Date Published: 10/03/2017
The end of the DACA program has drastic consequences for DACA holders across the United States. One area of concern is around whether DACA recipients will still be eligible for driver’s licenses, and thus authorized to drive lawfully. This practice advisory will address the driver’s license options...
Date Published: 09/27/2017
Letter from 500+ national, state, and local organizations requesting that the Dream Act of 2017 sponsors adopt more flexible requirements in regards to expungements and misdemeanors.
Date Published: 09/13/2021
This short screening sheet is designed to help child welfare professionals identify potential avenues for immigrant youth to gain legal status.
Date Published: 09/21/2017
This guide provides fundamental Know Your Rights information to immigrants in California’s criminal justice system. It provides a review of what immigrants should know once in criminal custody, as well as what to expect if they are transferred to immigration custody.
Date Published: 09/15/2017
This introductory guide to representing clients in bond hearings is divided into two sections. The first covers basic bond topics that advocates are likely to encounter when representing any client in a bond hearing. Section two includes a review of more advanced bond topics, including how to...
Date Published: 09/14/2017
The recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision, Ramirez v. Brown, provides an opportunity for certain people with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to apply to adjust status. This advisory explains the implications of the Ramirez decision, with examples to illustrate.
Date Published: 09/25/2017
Sobre la base de una reciente decisión del Noveno Circuito o viajando por Advance Parole, una persona que entró inicialmente sin inspección en los EEUU puede ajustar de estatus y solicitar la residencia permanente. Este aviso en español contiene información para personas con el estatus de...
Date Published: 09/12/2017
The Trump Administration has announced the “phase-out” of DACA, and tens of thousands of DACA recipients must decide whether to apply for a last renewal. Other DACA recipients are wondering what may happen to them if they can’t or don’t renew. This is an especially worrisome situation for DACA...
Date Published: 09/12/2017
On September 5, 2017 President Trump announced that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program would be phased out over two and a half years. On September 7, 2017, the ILRC held a webinar explaining the effect of the new announcement. This 9-page community advisory contains the...
Date Published: 09/05/2017
The ILRC’s work is about far more than politics and immigration law. It is about keeping families and communities of all backgrounds where they rightfully belong–together. This compels the ILRC’s staff to remain focused on protecting the progress made in our field to date and to continue to call...
Date Published: 09/07/2017
On September 5, 2017, President Trump directed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to phase out and eventually end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) over two and half years. This recording highlights what this means for...